Captain Jacobs' battalion was advancing when it came under intense heavy machinegun and mortar fire from a Viet Cong battalion in well fortified bunkers. As they deployed into attack formation the advance was halted by devastating fire. Captain Jacobs called for and directed air strikes on enemy positions to facilitate a renewed attack. Several of the command group, including the company commander, were wounded and the attack stopped and the friendly troops became disorganized. Although wounded himself, Captain Jacobs assumed command and ordered a withdrawal from the exposed position. With complete disregard for his safety, under intense fire he evacuated a seriously wounded advisor to the safety of a wooded area where he administered first aid. He then returned through heavy automatic weapons fire to evacuate the wounded company commander and then made repeated trips across the open rice paddies evacuating other wounded. Three times he drove off Viet Cong squads who were searching for allied wounded and weapons, single-handedly killing three and wounding several others. His gallant actions and extraordinary heroism saved the lives of one U.S. advisor and 13 allied soldiers.

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